AME - Sensing and image processing for environmental application

Through capturing target wavelength of light, various physical and chemical information can be obtained. This project focuses on proposing an integrated sensor system for environmental applications, which can be monitoring the ice conditions on roads, harvest conditions on farm lands, etc.

As the start of this project, students will search for various image sensors and their processing methods. Based on these background studies, students will propose an integrated system for chosen application by the students. If successful, the next semester will start constructing the sensor system.

Students who have a wide interest in environmental application combined with sensing technologies should apply to this project. This is an open-ended project, and students should come up with their target environmental applications. For further information, please contact Prof. Taka Sakaue (hsakaue@nd.edu).

 

Name of research group, project, or lab
Sakaue Lab
Why join this research group or lab?

We are an interdisciplinary lab combining fluid mechanics and chemistry. Students who are interested in interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. We have collaborations with overseas institutions, such as JAXA (Japan), SUBARU (Japan), the University of Tokyo (Japan), Sophia University (Japan), Kanagawa University (Japan), Toyota Technological Institute (Japan), Aichi Institute of Technology (Japan), National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan), German Aerospace Center (Germany), Fraunhofer (Germany), and the Arctic University of Norway (Norway). There will be a chance for you to join one of them.

Logistics Information:
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineerng & Earth Sciences
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
Student qualifications

We are looking for a student who is interested in hands-on research and in analyzing collected data in a scientific manner. A student can apply from various fields, such as mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, and chemical engineering.

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
2 credits / 6-12 hours
3 credits / 12+ hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
1
Contact Information:
Mentor
hsakaue@nd.edu
Associate Professor
Name of project director or principal investigator
Hirotaka Sakaue
Email address of project director or principal investigator
hsakaue@nd.edu
1 sp. | 0 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours (+2)
1 credit / 3-6 hours2 credits / 6-12 hours3 credits / 12+ hours
Project categories
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (+2)
Aerospace and Mechanical EngineeringChemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCivil & Environmental Engineerng & Earth Sciences